Women's Nations League: Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas to miss last two group games
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Alexia Putellas scored twice against Benfica before coming off at half-time
Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas will miss Spain's next two Women's Nations League matches.
The two-time Ballon d'Or winner had to withdraw from the squad on Monday after sustaining an injury to her left knee.
Putellas, 29, was injured during Barca's 5-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League two weeks ago.
The Spanish football federation said she will now "continue her recovery process" with her club.
Putellas missed the 2022 Euros due to an anterior cruciate ligament in the same knee but recovered to help Spain win the World Cup earlier this year.
Spain are five points clear at the top of their Nations League group and Putellas, who has more than 100 caps, will miss their last two games against Italy on Friday and Sweden next Tuesday.